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Debenhams cuts jobs and shuts stores as part of new strategy

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Debenhams cuts jobs and shuts stores as part of new strategy
Retailer Debenhams has launched a new turnaround strategy, including shutting just over 5% of its stores and cutting jobs at its warehouses. Ed Bowsher spoke to Richard J Hunter, Head of Research at Wilson King Investment Management, to analyse the new plans for the brand, and more of the latest company news.
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Richard Hunter


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JD Sports scores a goal on profits - the latest company news

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

JD Sports scores a goal on profits - the latest company news
JD sports has seen an 80% rise in pre-tax profits - and shares are on the up - but other's aren't so lucky, with Shell bogged down in a possible corruption scandal around its Nigerian oil licence. For more of the latest company news, Ed Bowsher was joined by Paul Sedgewick, Head of Investments at Frank Investments.
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Paul Sedgwick


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No SOS needed for Asos? Dan Thomas talks companies.

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

No SOS needed for Asos? Dan Thomas talks companies.
Asos revenues and profits are up, but its shares slid. How come? Ed Bowsher was joined by Daniel Thomas, Financial Times deputy companies Editor for a look at the day's company news.
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Daniel Thomas


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Apple drops UK-based Imagination Technologies, shares plummet

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Apple drops UK-based Imagination Technologies, shares plummet
Apple has ended its deal with chip designer Imagination Technologies, with shares in the UK-based firm plummeting almost 70% in early trade. Can Imagination survive without its biggest customer? And Burberry strikes a deal with US cosmetics giant Coty to grow its beauty brands. Ken Odeluga, market analyst at City Index, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for these and more need-to-know company news.
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Ken Odeluga


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Peppa Pig leads Entertainment One to stronger results

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Peppa Pig leads Entertainment One to stronger results
Entertainment One, the company behind popular children's character Peppa Pig, released its Q4 update - are they too reliant on Peppa's success? And challenger bank Shawbrook shares spike - will a takeover deal be done? Rodney Hobson, financial commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to assess the day's biggest company stories.
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Rodney Hobson


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'Dramatic drop' in UK savings, hits record low says ONS

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

'Dramatic drop' in UK savings, hits record low says ONS
Increasingly volatile spending patterns could start to worry regulators - the latest Office for National Statistics data found savings ratios dropped to their lowest levels since records began in 1963, while disposable income for UK households has seen the sharpest drop in almost three years. Should caution return to the market? For insight into this story and more, Jeremy Stretch, head of G10 FX Strategy at CIBC Capital Markets, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher.
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Jeremy Stretch


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Are Booker Group results strong enough to tempt Tesco?

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Are Booker Group results strong enough to tempt Tesco?
Tesco's takeover target Booker Group has delivered solid results - has this helped cement the £3.7bn deal with the supermarket giant? Plus tobacco company Imperial Brands hits modest targets and furniture retailer DFS pays a special dividend. Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator at Charles Stanley Direct, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for the latest market news.
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Garry White


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LSE ripe for another takeover deal

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

 LSE ripe for another takeover deal
The merger between the London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Borse has been vetoed by the European Commission - so what's next? Plus Johnston Press's reports a £300 million loss and Flybe announces a profit warning. Chris Bailey, founder of Financial Orbit, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to cover the day's biggest company stories.
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Chris Bailey


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Market predictions ahead of Article 50 trigger

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Market predictions ahead of Article 50 trigger
Article 50 will be activated tomorrow but can it move markets? Or will other Brexit policies be more closely watched by investors? Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.
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Michael Hewson


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Tesco can 'draw a line' under 2014 accounting scandal

Ed Bowsher
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Share Radio Afternoon

Tesco can 'draw a line' under 2014 accounting scandal
Tesco will pay a £129 million fine over its 2014 accounting scandal, plus provide compensation for some investors, while two major shareholders are opposed to the supermarket giant's takeover of wholesaler Booker. For more analysis Rodney Hobson, financial commentator, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.
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Rodney Hobson


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